Lentil Soup With Sweet Potatoes And Bacon Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
• STEP 2.Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened.
• STEP 3.Add the lentils, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.

Cooking Tips

• To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits instead of cooking the bacon from scratch.
• Feel free to add other vegetables, such as spinach or kale, for added nutrition.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon hot, garnished with the crispy bacon.
• Pair it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.